All Obituaries

Marion Pratt Peterson, affectionately called "Beef" by family and close friends was called home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2020. She was the eight of nine childrenborn to King Soloman and Pearlie B. (Grays) Pratt on December 14, 1953 in Easton, PA. She accepted the Lord at an early ageand attended Union A.M.E. Church in Easton prior to moving to New Jersey. Marion was a graduate of Easton Area High School, Easton, PA, Class of 1971. She later attended Middlesex Community...

Age 47, of Harleysville, PA passed away June 17 after an accident that occurred at the family’s lake house in Greentown, PA. Graduating from Whitehall High School (‘90) and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (‘94), Dennis was finishing his 22nd year with Ryan, LLC. He and his family have lived in Highland Village, Texas, Venetia, PA, and settled in Harleysville in 2009. During his time in Harleysville, Dennis was an active leader in Scout Pack & Troop 91, a coach...

Wilson Gonzalez Ortiz Jr, age 53, passed away peacefully on May 16 , 2020. Wilson was truly loved by Family and Friends. He is survived by his Wife Yanira González Ortiz, his children Shay and Kenneth, stepdaughters Karina, Kiara and Melysa and six grandchildren.  The graveside services will be held at Cedar Hill Memorial Park on Wednesday May 20th at 1:00 pm.   

Janice E. Carpenter,78 of Allentown passed away on April 22,2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Wilbur Carpenter. Survivors: Her son, Jimmy Gross, wife Stephanie Daughters: Phyllis Thomas, Gerry Gross Kopcik, Alyssa Gross,Stephanie Silfies, Tracy Gross. brothers; Stahley Shell of California, Curt Shell of Georgia. Sisters; Antonia Williams husband Elmer of Bethlehem, sister Linda Stevenson of South Carolina. Predeceased by daughter, Darlene Gross,...

Johnny Lee King, Jr. was born on March 6, 1965 in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Johnny Lee King, Sr. and Willie Mae Wright.  John peacefully moved on, on April 10, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Prior to health issues, John loved all types of sports. He was loved everywhere he went. He always had a smile on his face and no matter what kind of day he had, he would make you smile too. John loved his family and we all loved him. John never married. He leaves to...

Reginald M. Springer, fondly known as “Mac” or “Reggie” by friends and family, was a dedicated father and husband, great family provider, and friend to many. He was a hard worker and always stressed the importance of education with his children, whom he greatly supported and put through college. He put himself through college while his children were young, eventually earning a master’s degree in sociology from The City College of New York. He dreamed of...

On Monday, April 13, 2020 , Hiram Josephus Green of Allentown, PA went to be with the Lord. He was 86 years old. He was born on January 12, 1934 in Braddock, PA and grew up in Rankin, Pennsylvania.  He was the 3rd of six children born to the late Josephus and Rosa Green.   He accepted the Lord at an early age and was a member of Calvary A.M.E in Braddock, Pennsylvania.   After graduating from Scott High School, he joined the United States Army where he was in the...

Anna Marie Williams, affectionately called "Ree-Ree"was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 25, 1948. She wqas the daughter to Evernol Cook and Ralph Sampson.Marie received her education in the Philadelphia school system,where she earned her GED. Marie was a big fan of "Maze featuring Frankie Beverly" and really enjoyed listening to his songs.Marie married her best friend Ronald Williams, who later passed away too soon due to health complications. Marie worked at Taco...

On Friday, April 10, 2020, Ella Francis Hamlin went to be with the Lord. She was born on April 27, 1934 in Braddock, Pennsylvania. She was the sixth of nine children born to the late George and Francis Hamlin.She accepted the Lord at age nine and was baptized by the late George W. Harvey at New Hope Baptist Church, Braddock, Pennsylvania. Here she attended Sunday school, BYPU and was part of the Junior Missionary, later a Young Adult Missionary, and the Young Adult Usher...